Bradford Peverell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

A substantial family home, tucked away along a wooded lane, with five beautiful bedrooms and delightful gardens. A true hidden gem close to all the excellent amenities in Dorchester

THE PROPERTY
Approached via a long gravel drive, with woodland on either side, first glimpses of this wonderful property are most impressive with its attractive façade constructed of brick and render beneath pitched slate roofs. Attached at the rear to two smaller properties, and thoughtfully remodelled over many years, the house is now a magnificent family home in an idyllic setting and very much has the feel of a large country residence.
From the moment you step inside, the house's charm, space and light are apparent. A welcoming porch, with beautiful tiled flooring, is an ideal place to leave muddy boots after a countryside walk.
A door from the porch leads into a superb garden room: a lovely place to relax or entertain, filled with natural light from triple-aspect windows and French doors that open onto the gardens. It is a favourite room in the house and can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Beyond the porch, a spacious hall leads to a superb dining room, perfect for entertaining. An ornate fireplace and views across the gardens through the beautiful bay windows make it a particularly inviting space.
The drawing room is a spacious, well proportioned room with polished wood floors, a central fireplace, large bay windows, and a stunning view of the garden.
The family kitchen, which can also be reached from the garden room, is generously sized for a home of this type and has attractive wall and base units, along with space for a breakfast table. There is a very useful and good-sized utility room and boot room alongside.
A lovely staircase leads to the first floor and excellent family accommodation. The impressive principal bedroom, with views over the gardens, has its own shower room and a walk-in wardrobe. An ornate fireplace adds further character. There are also two generous guest bedrooms and a separate lavatory. A further wing contains a large family bathroom and two additional bedrooms.
The delightful gardens are a particular feature of the property: private, peaceful and ideal for children and animals. They include a large lawn, well-stocked borders and specimen trees. At the foot of the garden is a charming hexagonal, covered dining area.
Beside the house is a superb outbuilding incorporating a large office/studio and a double garage. A paved terrace provides an ideal spot for al fresco dining, and there is ample parking for several cars.
All in all, Coombe House is a wonderful property in a highly convenient location.

LOCATION
Coombe House is nestled in a landscape of rolling open hills and gentle slopes of chalkland within the former 1,180 acre Bradford Peverell Estate in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village of Bradford Peverell is just under a mile as the crow flies to the north east.
On the edge of Dorchester a couple of miles away is Poundbury, with a variety of independent shops & cafes, two public houses, The Poet Laureate, and The Duchess of Cornwall Inn, Poundbury garden centre and café, a small Waitrose, and the luxurious Monart Spa. Everyday life is supported with a veterinary surgery, pharmacy, a doctors' surgery and exercise studios.
The County Town of Dorchester town centre is 4 miles, with an excellent range of facilities including shops, restaurants, public houses, and Dorset County Hospital. Of particular note is the vibrant Conran-designed development at Brewery Square with its cinema, bars, restaurants and leading shops. There is a Waitrose, Tesco, and Lidl in Dorchester for everyday shopping and two railway stations with a fast regular service to London Waterloo and Bristol.